Pistis: Unshakeable loyalty. A firm persuasion, assurance, firm conviction, faithfulness and fidelity to God.

Trials and persecution are to be expected.

We can live in joy because we know that God is doing a work in us. We know who HE is.

Why should I remain allegiant when life gets hard?

- Suffering leads to sanctification

- Faith and love increase

- Produces an endurance and pleases God